by Nikka | Sep 18, 2024 | Google
Google relies on volunteers known as Local Guides to keep Search and Maps up-to-date with details about local businesses and attractions. These volunteers submit reviews, photos, and videos that aid users in making informed decisions when exploring new locations....
by Nikka | Sep 18, 2024 | Google
Discover how business hours impact local search and map visibility, with Google confirming that ‘openness’ now plays a key role in rankings. Highlights: Google Search Liaison confirms that ‘openness’ has recently become a stronger ranking...
by Nikka | Sep 17, 2024 | Google, Digital Marketing
Discover the impact of Google Maps’ upcoming changes to location data controls on business and advertising analytics. Highlights: Google Maps will soon offer on-device Timeline storage for improved privacy. New controls will make it easier to delete...
by Nikka | Sep 17, 2024 | Digital Marketing, Google
Google Maps is enhancing its features for holiday travel with new updates aimed at improving transit, group planning, and community interaction. Highlights: Google Maps now offers smarter transit directions for more efficient travel routes. New tools will simplify...
by Nikka | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Google has released data on the best and worst times for holiday travel and shopping based on past trends. Key points include: Ideal travel times for Thanksgiving to avoid traffic. Best shopping times are early morning or late evening. Avoid busy afternoon hours to...
by Nikka | Sep 10, 2024 | Google
Google has introduced a new AI feature in Google Maps designed to offer personalised recommendations for local businesses. The update leverages advanced language models to analyse data within Google Maps, tailoring suggestions to users’ specific interests and...
by Nikka | Sep 5, 2024 | Digital Marketing
Here’s a comprehensive guide to help elevate your local business’s online marketing presence by actively engaging with your community through targeted events and relevant occasions. Local businesses frequently face the challenge of proving their “localness” and...
by Nikka | Sep 5, 2024 | Digital Marketing
Google will end its service for websites created through Google Business Profiles in March 2024. After this date, the websites will no longer be operational, but redirects to Google Business Profiles will continue to work until June 10, 2024. To help users transition,...
by Nikka | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
If your Google Business Profile listing has been suspended, it’s important to address the issue promptly to avoid disruptions for your business. For many small businesses, Google Business Profile (GBP) is a crucial tool for attracting customers. As a free service,...
by Nikka | Sep 3, 2024 | Digital Marketing
Maximise your organic visibility and attract more local customers with our comprehensive guide. Enhancing your local SEO is essential for improving your presence in location-based searches, which can lead to increased traffic and sales for your business. A...